Job Description Programme Controls Manager – Civils Works Location: Sizewell C, Ipswich, Suffolk (5 days a week onsite) with occasional travel to other locations. Contract: Permanent, full-time. Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits. Benefits include: Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays. Bonus: Up to 15% annual bonus. Car Allowance £8,400 per annum. Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution, 15% employer contribution. Private Healthcare. Flexible Benefits: Additional allowance for a variety of benefits including. Closing Date: Sunday 25 January 2026. About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Programme Controls Manager to join the Sizewell C (SZC) Project, one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes. This role sits within the Civils Works Programme (CWP), overseeing multi billion pound sub programmes and ensuring world-class project controls across schedule, cost, risk, change, and reporting. You’ll lead a team of project controls professionals, drive innovation, and ensure integrated performance management information is delivered to enable successful project outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to work on a project that will power 7% of the UK’s electricity demand for the next 60 years. What you would be responsible for… Own and continuously improve Programme Controls across major sub-programmes. Manage a team covering cost, schedule, risk, change, and reporting. Over time, your leadership responsibilities may extend further as the programme evolves. Implement best practice principles for integrated project controls. Assure outputs from multiple project controls functions and liaise with supply chain partners. Support the Head of Civils Works PMO and deputise when required. Deliver high quality performance reports and drive digital innovation in project controls. What we’re looking for… Degree or equivalent in business analysis, finance, engineering, or project management. Proven track record in project controls leadership on large-scale infrastructure projects. Expertise in cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management, and risk management. Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills. Familiarity with earned value analysis and project controls systems (Power BI experience desirable). Membership of AACE, PMI, APM or similar (preferred). Why join as a Programme Controls Manager? Shape the Future: Be part of a landmark project delivering clean energy for generations. World Class Standards: Work in a centre of excellence for project controls, setting industry benchmarks. Career Growth: Lead a high-performing team and influence strategic decisions on a multi billion pound programme. Innovation at Scale: Drive digital first solutions and cutting edge practices in project delivery. Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the UK’s energy security and sustainability goals. Our Values At SZC, we live by our values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity. We believe in collaboration, innovation, and empowering teams to deliver exceptional results. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable energy future.